Decoding TV

By Decoding TV

David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.

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December 24, 2025Bonus Ep: Did the 'Pluribus' Season Finale Stick the Landing?
In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the Pluribus season 1 finale. Was this a satisfying conclusion to this season of television? What are the biggest payoffs from the episode? And what are we looking forward to in season 2?
We’ll be back next week with more thoughta on Fallout season 2, plus your reactions/theories/comments on the Pluribus finale!
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December 19, 2025Ep. 92 - It's Fun to Be Back in the World of 'Fallout' (S2 Premiere) Again. PLUS: Pluribus S1E08 Puts Characters on a Collision Course
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the eighth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus and the season 2 premiere of Fallout.
The Oscars are moving to YouTube! What does this mean, exactly? Why did our respect for David Zaslav go up this week? And Pluribus is the most-watched show on Apple TV, but please do not ask any follow up questions. Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more.
Homework for next week:
Pluribus Episode 9 (Apple TV)
Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 (Prime Video)
Shownotes:
03:04 - TV News
Oscars Bolts from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029
Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount $30/Share Offer
Pluribus is most watched show on Apple TV ever
30:40 - Pluribus
Episode 8 - Charm Offensive
1:17:23 - Fallout Season 2
Episode 1 - The Innovator
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1h 38min
December 12, 2025Ep. 91 - 'Pluribus' S1E07 Might Be Its Most Effective Episode Yet
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the seventh episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.
What is our reaction to the big news that Netflix might acquire Warner Bros? Do we think Paramount can release 30 movies per year? Is David Ellison really just Kendall Roy? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Pluribus Episode 8 (Apple TV)
Fallout Season 2 Premiere (Prime Video)
Shownotes:
06:00 - TV News
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros for $72 billion of equity value.
Hostile takeover bid from Paramount
Netflix says it will shorten theatrical windows
Paramount commits to 30 films per year
David Ellison’s embarrassing text
The Verge did a feature on the guy operating the vomit machine
Did a Pluribus ad trigger someone’s psychotic episode
54:00 - Pluribus
Episode 7 - The Gap
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1h 43min
December 05, 2025Ep. 90 - What 'Pluribus' S1E06 Has In Common with 'Notting Hill'
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the sixth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.
Are we going to try to see the Stranger Things finale in theaters? What does the HBO Max/Mad Men debacle say about the world of streaming entertainment? Will Apple TV ever be able to stop pulling shows from its lineup? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Pluribus Episode 7 (Apple TV)
Shownotes:
04:30 - TV News
Stranger Things 5 Scores Netflix’s Second Biggest Premiere Ever for a Series
‘Stranger Things’ Finale
HBO Max’s Mad Men 4K release is the opposite of a remaster
Todd Vaziri’s analysis
The Hunt pulled from Apple TV for plagiarism allegations
Far Cry series is a go at FX with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley
43:30 - Pluribus
Episode 6 - HDP
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1h 39min
November 26, 2025Bonus Ep: 'Pluribus' S1E05 Makes Us Wonder Where This Show Is Going
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the fifth episode of Pluribus on Apple TV, ‘Got Milk.’
We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving this week! This year, we are grateful for all your support and listenership.
Homework for next week:
Pluribus Episode 6 (Apple TV)
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November 21, 2025Ep. 89 - 'Pluribus' S1E04 Tests the Limits of What's Possible in This World
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the fourth episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.
Will HBO save Poker Face? Are we excited about a new season of The Chair Company? How many seasons will House of the Dragon end up getting? Who’s the least terrible option to buy Warner Bros? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Pluribus Episode 5 (Apple TV)
Shownotes:
0:00 - David’s viewing of The Beast in Me on Netflix
09:33 - TV News
Could HBO rescue Poker Face?
Tim Robinson’s ‘The Chair Company’ Renewed
I Love LA renewed for season 2
‘House Of The Dragon’ Renewed For Season 4 At HBO
DC Studios’ ‘Lanterns’ Pushed
‘Twisted Metal’ Renewed for Season 3
Warner Acquisition News
47:15 - Pluribus
Episode 4 - Please, Carol
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1h 38min
November 15, 2025Ep. 88 - 'Pluribus' S1E03 Opens Up Some Dangerous Possibilities
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.
How do we feel about the imminent return of Alien: Earth, not to mention Shogun? Can Poker Face survive with a new Charlie Cale? And why are we so excited about a new show based off Jimmy Olsen? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Pluribus Episode 4 (Apple TV)
Shownotes:
07:54 - TV News
YouTube TV Blackout Is Costing Disney an Estimated $4.3 Million per Day in Lost Revenue
Bob Iger defends deal
‘Alien: Earth’ Renewed for Season 2
Shogun Season 2 Sets Filming/Directors/Writers
Rian Johnson Wants 2-Season Deal With Peter Dinklage As Lie Detector Sleuth Charlie Cale
Jimmy Olsen ‘DC Crime’ Series in the Works at HBO Max From ‘American Vandal’ Duo, First Season Focused on Gorilla Grodd
48:08 - Pluribus
Episode 3 - Grenade
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1h 41min
November 07, 2025Ep. 87 - The 'Pluribus' Season Premiere Will Go Down in History
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.
How do we feel about Apple TV’s vibrant new brand identity? How do we feel about the brewing war between YouTube TV and Disney? And why will people be remembering the Pluribus season premiere for a long time to come? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Pluribus Episode 2 (Apple TV)
Shownotes:
05:02 - TV News
Apple TV temporarily melts down
Finneas made the new music for Apple TV
The new logo was done in-camera
YouTube TV pulls Disney channels
IT: Welcome to Derry ratings
Late Night News
Jon Stewart renewed for another year (through 2026)
Colbert weights in on his cancellation
43% of Gen Z prefer YouTube and Tiktok to traditional TV
48:08 - Pluribus
Episode 1 - We Is Us
Episode 2 - Pirate Lady
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1h 50min
October 31, 2025Bonus Ep: 'Slow Horses' Season 5 Was a Blast
Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Slow Horses! In season 5, the focus is on Roddy Ho as he becomes ensnared in a vast terrorist conspiracy.
What were the biggest differences between the books and the show? Is the format of the show inherently in tension with its plotlines? Who were our MVPs this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
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58min
October 27, 2025Bonus Ep: 'It: Welcome to Derry' Takes Some Big Swings. Is It Enough?
In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the season premiere of It: Welcome to Derry. What are the ways in which this show expands on the lore of the book? What did we make of the bold decisions at the end of the first episode? If this show starts at a 12, does it have anywhere to go? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework:
Slow Horses season 5 (Apple TV+)
Links:
Alex Zalben’s article about this show’s cheap scares
Jack Hamilton’s review of It
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